A.stretch still further: metaph., contend more earnestly, Id.3.24.14.
2. intensify still more, “τὴν παροῦσαν ἐπιθυμίαν” Phld. Rh.2.290S.; “τὸ δίψος” Plu.2.689e; “τὴν καλὴν νεανιείαν” Ph.2.306; “τὴν ὀργήν” J.BJ7.3.3:—intr., of fevers, Gal.7.859:—Pass., of wind, Ph. 2.99.
II. impose severer terms upon, “τοὺς Καρχηδονίους” Plb.1.63.2: abs., π. ταῖς βασάνοις use severer tortures, D.S.10.18.
III. intr., to be prolonged, Orib.Fr.74.